Published 7:10 pm, Wednesday, November 2, 2011

The team, which was announced Wednesday, had a total of six players from Lee and Midland High earn either superlative or first team honors this season.

Collyer was named the district's Most Valuable Player as she was a two-way player for the district champion, and led one of the district's top offensive attacks as a setter, and was also a solid back row player for the Lady Bulldogs.

Sheppard, meanwhile, shared Newcomer of the Year honors with San Angelo Central freshman Ally Standard. Sheppard became Lee's go-to hitter near the end of the season and also was one of the Lady Rebels' top servers.

Also earning first team honors for the district champion Lady Bulldogs was senior middle hitter Abbey Grimes and senior defensive specialist Alli Kenney, who also played libero. Midland High coach Terri McColloch earned Coach of the Year honors for the second consecutive season.

Also, the Lady Rebels and Lady Bulldogs combined to put a total of 24 players on the 3-5A Academic All-District team. To qualify for the Academic All-District team a player much maintain a 94 Grade Point Average or better and be in good academic standings.